SIM São Paolo 2025 spotlighted the artists and change makers shaping the future of music

São Paulo’s International Music Week looked firmly ahead to the future of the music industry, celebrating the hybrid sounds and rhythms of South America in the process.

Are you not entertained? Robert Del Naja and Matt Clark on creating confronting, exhilarating live visuals

Reflecting on Massive Attack’s pioneering low-carbon ACT 1.5 event in Bristol this summer, Robert Del Naja and UVA’s Matt Clark discuss their evolving artistic collaboration, the show’s themes and the legacy it will leave.

POP Montréal 2023: An enticing smorgasbord of new and live music

Forwards Festival 2022: An impressive debut from the new Bristol event

Polifonic Festival 2022: Exploratory sounds in the scenic setting of Southern Italy

Love International 2022: The well-loved festival stages its most memorable chapter yet

With Aslice, DVS1 is addressing the pay gap between DJs and producers

A new software tool allows DJs to donate a percentage of their fee to producers. We sat down with DVS1 to talk logistics, a fairer music ecosystem and why he created Aslice

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Phase Fatale

The Downs Bristol 2019: Icons from across the musical spectrum bring a political edge

8 standout moments from Green Man 2019

Love International 2019: A festival truly at one with the elements

The first 100 issues of Crack Magazine were made using…

A definitive 1000-track playlist representing the music that’s informed each and every issue so far

Thom Yorke: Daydream nation

Ahead of his next album, the Radiohead frontman calls for a shock to the system

Beat Hotel Marrakech 2019: From a Glastonbury stage to a boutique luxury festival

Massive Attack live: Bristol innovators’ dystopian impact diluted by venue issues

Efdemin

Epizode Festival 2019: The Vietnamese festival blends exuberance with dancefloor endurance

Club to Club 2018: The Italian institution delivers directional programming on a grand scale

A Love Letter to… Fabric Mixes

As the iconic mix series comes to an end, Thomas Frost recalls the musical pathways Fabric mixes can lead you down

Ancient Methods

Dekmantel Festival 2018: The Dutch institution burns brighter than ever

Boats and sunrise sessions: Love International 2018 reviewed

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5 Takeaways from Snowbombing Festival 2018

From Liam Gallagher grumbling about the snow to impromptu back-to-back sets, here’s what went down at this year’s edition at Mayrhofen

Answer Code Request

Ricardo Villalobos and Craig Richards’ all-nighter proves why fabric remains vital

Two electronic powerhouses collide at Dekmantel’s Warehouse Project party

Five Takeaways from Oasis Festival